EUVD-2026-73851
GHSA-78w2-6rg9-jr42
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Network-delivered malicious content requires active user interaction; no privileges needed; scope change reflects cross-boundary resource disclosure with high confidentiality loss.
Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft).
CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
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Use of incorrectly-resolved name or reference in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
AnalysisAI
Information disclosure in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to exfiltrate sensitive data via a crafted file or workspace that triggers incorrect name or reference resolution (CWE-706). Affected versions span 1.0.0 through all releases before 1.136.2. …
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| Exploitation | User interaction is required: the developer must open a malicious workspace, file, or follow a crafted URI within an affected VS Code instance (versions < 1.136.2). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 7.4 with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N positions this as a meaningful network-reachable information disclosure. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Upgrade Visual Studio Code to version 1.136.2 or later, which contains the vendor-released patch per Microsoft's advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-81383. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, issue a mandatory notification to all development teams to immediately upgrade Visual Studio Code to version 1.136.2 or later and enable automatic updates. …
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